New Facility Description

Overcrowding and deteriorating facilities require the need for an upgraded Detention Center. Jackson County has established a multi-phase plan to support the planning, design, construction, and activation of a new jail facility for its citizens.

Learn more here: https://jcdetentioncenter.com/

The state-of-the-art, 470,000-square-foot campus is located at 7000 E. U.S. 40 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri.

Facility Highlights & Operations

Capacity: Built with 1,000 beds (roughly 200 more than the previous jail), with layouts designed to accommodate future expansions.
Design Concept: Built under the philosophy of "justice with dignity," the center features abundant natural light, murals, open-air gyms, and outdoor courtyards.
Services: The facility prioritizes rehabilitation through dedicated job training, education, and social services programs.
Funding: The project was financed through a combination of county reserves, bonds, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, avoiding an increase in taxes.

Officials cut the ribbon Wednesday at the new $320 million Jackson County Detention Center.